Extra-truncular congenital vascular malformation of the abdominal wall
Diagnosis almost certain
Presentation
The patient had a "birthmark" at the lower right abdominal wall, that had become slightly more prominent during the last few months.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
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Prominent cutaneous lesion with several blue blebs at the anterolateral lower abdominal wall and iliac crest.
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Ultrasound showed tubular and convuluted vascular structures in the subcutaneous tissue.
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On MRI, the lesion enhanced faintly and only on delayed images. No av shunting was present.
Case Discussion
Isolated, combined hemolymphatic and venous malformation of the extra-truncular type.